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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 353.92 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 353.92 and 163.86 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 353.92 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/353.92 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 353.92 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 57,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,993.33/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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