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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 354.14 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 354.14 and 168.03 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 354.14 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/354.14 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 354.14 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 59,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,505.30/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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