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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.45, 354.44 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.45, 354.44 and 167.81 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.45 : 354.44 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.45/354.44 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.45x = 354.44 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.45x = 59,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,477.22/236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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