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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 354.16 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 354.16 and 167.47 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 354.16 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/354.16 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 354.16 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 59,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,311.18/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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