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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.90 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.90 and 164.44 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.90 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.90 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.90 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 58,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359.76/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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