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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.09, 325.66 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.09, 325.66 and 166.25 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.09 : 325.66 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.09/325.66 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.09x = 325.66 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.09x = 54,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,138.52/236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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