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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 351.87 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 351.87 and 162.67 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 351.87 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/351.87 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 351.87 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 57,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,238.69/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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