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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.67, 355.14 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.67, 355.14 and 168.27 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.67 : 355.14 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.67/355.14 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.67x = 355.14 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.67x = 59,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,759.41/236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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