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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 352.59 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 352.59 and 167.34 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 352.59 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/352.59 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 352.59 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 59,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002.41/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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