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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 352.88 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 352.88 and 166.92 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 352.88 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/352.88 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 352.88 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 58,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,902.73/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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