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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 353.71 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 353.71 and 168 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 353.71 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/353.71 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 353.71 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 59,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,423.28/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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