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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.85, 354.66 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.85, 354.66 and 163.95 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.85 : 354.66 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.85/354.66 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.85x = 354.66 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.85x = 58,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146.51/236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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