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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 351.69 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 351.69 and 166.12 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 351.69 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/351.69 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 351.69 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 58,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,422.74/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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