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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.93, 356.72 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.93, 356.72 and 169.44 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.93 : 356.72 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.93/356.72 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.93x = 356.72 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.93x = 60,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,441.79/237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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