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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.36, 354.30 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.36, 354.30 and 171.20 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.36 : 354.30 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.36/354.30 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.36x = 354.30 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.36x = 60,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,657.05/236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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