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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 354.68 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 354.68 and 163.20 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 354.68 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/354.68 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 354.68 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 57,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,883.78/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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