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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 356.40 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 356.40 and 168.75 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 356.40 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/356.40 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 356.40 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 60,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,142.50/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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