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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 354 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 354 and 167.74 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 354 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/354 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 354 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 59,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379.96/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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