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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 353.28 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 353.28 and 171.68 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 353.28 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/353.28 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 353.28 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 60,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,651.11/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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