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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.45, 325.61 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.45, 325.61 and 170.84 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.45 : 325.61 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.45/325.61 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.45x = 325.61 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.45x = 55,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,627.21/236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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