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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 327.14 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 327.14 and 166.18 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 327.14 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/327.14 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 327.14 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 54,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,362.79/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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