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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 325.98 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 325.98 and 162.74 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 325.98 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/325.98 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 325.98 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 53,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048.36/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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