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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 325.23 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 325.23 and 170.39 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 325.23 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/325.23 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 325.23 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 55,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,415.94/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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