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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 355.23 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 355.23 and 168.27 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 355.23 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/355.23 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 355.23 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 59,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,774.55/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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