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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 352.82 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 352.82 and 167.34 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 352.82 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/352.82 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 352.82 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 59,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,040.90/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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