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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 326.69 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 326.69 and 162.06 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 326.69 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/326.69 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 326.69 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 52,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942.97/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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