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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 325.91 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 325.91 and 162.72 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 325.91 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/325.91 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 325.91 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 53,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,031.26/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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