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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.37, 354.34 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.37, 354.34 and 168.33 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.37 : 354.34 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.37/354.34 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.37x = 354.34 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.37x = 59,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,646.05/236.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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