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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.65, 326.56 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.65, 326.56 and 166.74 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.65 : 326.56 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.65/326.56 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.65x = 326.56 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.65x = 54,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,450.61/236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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