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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 354.33 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 354.33 and 168.18 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 354.33 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/354.33 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 354.33 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 59,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,591.22/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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