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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 326.55 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 326.55 and 131.74 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 326.55 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/326.55 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 326.55 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 43,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019.70/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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