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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 352.97 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 352.97 and 167.50 is: 250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 352.97 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/352.97 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 352.97 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 59,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,119.87/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.57

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