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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 355.54 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 355.54 and 160.21 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 355.54 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/355.54 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 355.54 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 56,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,961.06/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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