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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.14, 355.78 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.14, 355.78 and 169.10 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.14 : 355.78 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.14/355.78 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.14x = 355.78 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.14x = 60,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,162.40/237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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