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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 354.84 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 354.84 and 168.52 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 354.84 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/354.84 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 354.84 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 59,797.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797.64/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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