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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 325.72 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 325.72 and 173.82 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 325.72 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/325.72 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 325.72 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 56,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,616.65/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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