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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 352.50 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 352.50 and 166.88 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 352.50 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/352.50 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 352.50 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 58,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,823.44/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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