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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 353.03 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 353.03 and 166.72 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 353.03 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/353.03 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 353.03 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 58,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,855.40/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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