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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 355.80 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 355.80 and 168.90 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 355.80 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/355.80 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 355.80 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 60,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,094.62/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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