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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.15, 351.84 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.15, 351.84 and 166.84 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.15 : 351.84 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.15/351.84 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.15x = 351.84 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.15x = 58,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699.23/235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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