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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.82 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.82 and 163.67 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.82 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.82 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.82 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 58,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234.46/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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