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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.24 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.24 and 167.68 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.24 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.24 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.24 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 59,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,398.96/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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