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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 353.36 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 353.36 and 167.16 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 353.36 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/353.36 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 353.36 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 59,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,067.66/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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