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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.67, 326.47 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.67, 326.47 and 166.60 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.67 : 326.47 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.67/326.47 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.67x = 326.47 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.67x = 54,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,389.90/236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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