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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 352.02 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 352.02 and 166.30 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 352.02 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/352.02 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 352.02 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 58,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,540.93/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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