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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 352.34 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 352.34 and 166.47 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 352.34 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/352.34 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 352.34 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 58,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,653.21/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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