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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.05, 325.82 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.05, 325.82 and 166.19 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.05 : 325.82 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.05/325.82 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.05x = 325.82 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.05x = 54,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146.81/236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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