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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.30, 325.98 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.30, 325.98 and 174.15 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.30 : 325.98 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.30/325.98 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.30x = 325.98 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.30x = 56,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769.42/236.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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