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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.81, 354.86 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.81, 354.86 and 168.47 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.81 : 354.86 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.81/354.86 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.81x = 354.86 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.81x = 59,780.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,780.65/236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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