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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 326.46 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 326.46 and 130.23 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 326.46 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/326.46 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 326.46 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 42,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514.89/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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