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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.11, 354.49 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.11, 354.49 and 168.07 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.11 : 354.49 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.11/354.49 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.11x = 354.49 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.11x = 59,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,576.94/236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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