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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.94, 354.46 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.94, 354.46 and 168.50 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.94 : 354.46 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.94/354.46 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.94x = 354.46 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.94x = 59,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,726.51/236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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