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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.66, 354.18 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.66, 354.18 and 163.56 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.66 : 354.18 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.66/354.18 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.66x = 354.18 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.66x = 57,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,929.68/236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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