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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 353.22 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 353.22 and 167.26 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 353.22 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/353.22 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 353.22 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 59,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,079.58/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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