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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.01 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.01 and 168.27 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.01 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.01 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.01 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 59,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,737.53/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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