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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 352.65 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 352.65 and 167.27 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 352.65 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/352.65 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 352.65 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 58,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,988.86/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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