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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.99 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.99 and 169.07 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.99 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.99 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.99 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 60,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,187.23/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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