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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.64 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.64 and 167.68 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.64 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.64 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.64 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 59,298.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,298.36/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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