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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.63, 326.55 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.63, 326.55 and 131.71 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 326.55 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/326.55 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 326.55 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 43,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,009.24/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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