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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.27, 354.47 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.27, 354.47 and 168.23 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.27 : 354.47 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.27/354.47 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.27x = 354.47 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.27x = 59,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,629.87/236.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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