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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 354.39 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 354.39 and 168.18 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 354.39 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/354.39 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 354.39 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 59,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601.31/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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