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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 355.80 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 355.80 and 168.94 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 355.80 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/355.80 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 355.80 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 60,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108.85/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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