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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 356.76 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 356.76 and 169.04 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 356.76 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/356.76 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 356.76 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 60,306.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,306.71/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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