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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 354.12 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 354.12 and 171.16 is: 256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 354.12 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/354.12 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 354.12 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 60,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,610.29/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.49

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