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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 325.98 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 325.98 and 169.92 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 325.98 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/325.98 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 325.98 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 55,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390.52/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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