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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.21, 325.88 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.21, 325.88 and 174.19 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.21 : 325.88 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.21/325.88 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.21x = 325.88 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.21x = 56,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,763.41/236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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