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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 355.29 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 355.29 and 164.70 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 355.29 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/355.29 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 355.29 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 58,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,516.26/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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