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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 356.50 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 356.50 and 169.14 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 356.50 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/356.50 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 356.50 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 60,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,298.41/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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