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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 354.57 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 354.57 and 171.80 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 354.57 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/354.57 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 354.57 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 60,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912.49/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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