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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 353.61 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 353.61 and 172.14 is: 257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 353.61 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/353.61 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 353.61 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 60,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,870.43/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.69

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