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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 344.81 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 344.81 and 167.14 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 344.81 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/344.81 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 344.81 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 57,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628.98/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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