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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 354.14 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 354.14 and 163.81 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 354.14 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/354.14 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 354.14 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 58,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011.67/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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