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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 355.70 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 355.70 and 169.02 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 355.70 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/355.70 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 355.70 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 60,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,119.57/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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