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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 353.61 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 353.61 and 167.36 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 353.61 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/353.61 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 353.61 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 59,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180.17/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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