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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.65, 354.43 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.65, 354.43 and 171.73 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.65 : 354.43 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.65/354.43 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.65x = 354.43 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.65x = 60,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,866.26/236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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