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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.46, 326.40 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.46, 326.40 and 171 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.46 : 326.40 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.46/326.40 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.46x = 326.40 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.46x = 55,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814.40/236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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