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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.35, 354.52 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.35, 354.52 and 166.65 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.35 : 354.52 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.35/354.52 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.35x = 354.52 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.35x = 59,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,078.99/236.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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