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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.79 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.79 and 167.32 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.79 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.79 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.79 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 59,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196.14/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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