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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 326.82 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 326.82 and 163.18 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 326.82 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/326.82 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 326.82 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 53,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,330.49/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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