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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.74, 326.58 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.74, 326.58 and 161.01 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.74 : 326.58 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.74/326.58 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.74x = 326.58 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.74x = 52,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,581.43/236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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