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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 356.85 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 356.85 and 169.23 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 356.85 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/356.85 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 356.85 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 60,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,389.73/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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