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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 355.56 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 355.56 and 168.78 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 355.56 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/355.56 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 355.56 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 60,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,012.12/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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