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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 352.94 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 352.94 and 166.88 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 352.94 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/352.94 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 352.94 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 58,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,897.79/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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