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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 354.26 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 354.26 and 167.83 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 354.26 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/354.26 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 354.26 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 59,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,454.62/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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