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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 354.50 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 354.50 and 171.40 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 354.50 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/354.50 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 354.50 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 60,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,761.30/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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