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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.74 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.74 and 174.16 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.74 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.74 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.74 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 56,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,730.88/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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