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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 325.47 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 325.47 and 166.11 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 325.47 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/325.47 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 325.47 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 54,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.82/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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