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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 325.85 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 325.85 and 166.16 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 325.85 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/325.85 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 325.85 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 54,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142.02/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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