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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 354.51 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 354.51 and 168.21 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 354.51 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/354.51 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 354.51 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 59,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,632.13/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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