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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.83, 353.37 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.83, 353.37 and 167.25 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.83 : 353.37 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.83/353.37 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.83x = 353.37 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.83x = 59,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101.13/235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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