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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.44 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.44 and 168.52 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.44 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.44 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.44 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 59,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898.75/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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