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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 356.02 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 356.02 and 168.53 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 356.02 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/356.02 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 356.02 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 59,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997.85/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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