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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.68 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.68 and 166.74 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.68 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.68 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.68 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 58,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,805.86/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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