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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.86 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.86 and 166.56 is: 249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.86 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.86 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.86 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 58,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,770.41/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.87

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