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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 354.06 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 354.06 and 171.48 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 354.06 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/354.06 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 354.06 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 60,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,714.21/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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