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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 356.74 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 356.74 and 169.49 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 356.74 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/356.74 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 356.74 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 60,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464.33/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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