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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 346.14 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 346.14 and 167.92 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 346.14 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/346.14 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 346.14 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 58,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,123.83/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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