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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.85, 352.40 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.85, 352.40 and 166.81 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.85 : 352.40 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.85/352.40 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.85x = 352.40 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.85x = 58,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,782.13/234.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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