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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 354.65 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 354.65 and 168.08 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 354.65 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/354.65 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 354.65 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 59,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,606.96/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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