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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.08 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.08 and 159.66 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.08 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.08 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.08 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 56,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,692.07/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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