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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 356.03 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 356.03 and 168.72 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 356.03 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/356.03 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 356.03 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 60,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069.38/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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