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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 356.50 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 356.50 and 169.76 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 356.50 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/356.50 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 356.50 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 60,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,520.54/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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