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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 353.52 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 353.52 and 167.16 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 353.52 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/353.52 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 353.52 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 59,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,094.40/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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