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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.36, 325.72 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.36, 325.72 and 170.74 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.36 : 325.72 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.36/325.72 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.36x = 325.72 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.36x = 55,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,613.43/236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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