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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 326.52 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 326.52 and 131.70 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 326.52 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/326.52 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 326.52 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 43,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,002.68/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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