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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 354.31 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 354.31 and 164.21 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 354.31 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/354.31 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 354.31 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 58,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,179.06/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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