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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 353.74 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 353.74 and 171.08 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 353.74 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/353.74 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 353.74 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 60,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,517.84/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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