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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 354.33 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 354.33 and 166.82 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 354.33 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/354.33 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 354.33 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 59,107.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,107.56/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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