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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 353.97 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 353.97 and 167.47 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 353.97 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/353.97 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 353.97 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 59,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,278.47/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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