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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 355.26 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 355.26 and 168.02 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 355.26 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/355.26 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 355.26 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 59,690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,690.79/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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