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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 356.48 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 356.48 and 169.32 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 356.48 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/356.48 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 356.48 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 60,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,359.19/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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