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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 325.74 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 325.74 and 166.08 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 325.74 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/325.74 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 325.74 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 54,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,098.90/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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