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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 325.90 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 325.90 and 170.87 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 325.90 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/325.90 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 325.90 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 55,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,686.53/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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