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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 355.20 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 355.20 and 168.68 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 355.20 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/355.20 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 355.20 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 59,915.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,915.14/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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