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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 353.46 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 353.46 and 170.77 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 353.46 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/353.46 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 353.46 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 60,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,360.36/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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