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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 355.11 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 355.11 and 168.06 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 355.11 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/355.11 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 355.11 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 59,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,679.79/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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