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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.87, 355.02 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.87, 355.02 and 168.02 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.87 : 355.02 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.87/355.02 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.87x = 355.02 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.87x = 59,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,650.46/236.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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