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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 325.24 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 325.24 and 169.64 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 325.24 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/325.24 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 325.24 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 55,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,171.66/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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