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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 325.74 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 325.74 and 166.05 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 325.74 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/325.74 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 325.74 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 54,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089.13/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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