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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 353.06 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 353.06 and 167.47 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 353.06 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/353.06 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 353.06 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 59,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125.87/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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