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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.73 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.73 and 163.37 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.73 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.73 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.73 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 57,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,788.87/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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