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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 354.51 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 354.51 and 167.52 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 354.51 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/354.51 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 354.51 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 59,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,387.52/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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