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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.59 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.59 and 168.28 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.59 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.59 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.59 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 59,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,837.80/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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