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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 353.72 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 353.72 and 171.22 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 353.72 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/353.72 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 353.72 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 60,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,563.94/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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