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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 355.95 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 355.95 and 168.98 is: 253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 355.95 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/355.95 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 355.95 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 60,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,146.65/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.43

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