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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.72 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.72 and 164.25 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.72 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.72 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.72 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 58,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262.76/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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