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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.21, 353.78 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.21, 353.78 and 171 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.21 : 353.78 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.21/353.78 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.21x = 353.78 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.21x = 60,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,496.38/236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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