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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.75 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.75 and 167.94 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.75 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.75 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.75 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 59,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,576.72/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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