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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.51, 354.47 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.51, 354.47 and 168.05 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.51 : 354.47 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.51/354.47 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.51x = 354.47 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.51x = 59,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,567.84/236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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