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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.36 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.36 and 164.18 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.36 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.36 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.36 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 58,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,178.82/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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