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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 355.50 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 355.50 and 168.44 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 355.50 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/355.50 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 355.50 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 59,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880.42/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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