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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 352.29 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 352.29 and 166.32 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 352.29 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/352.29 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 352.29 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 58,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592.04/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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