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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 325.89 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 325.89 and 176.51 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 325.89 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/325.89 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 325.89 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 57,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,523.66/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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