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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 326.48 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 326.48 and 171.09 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 326.48 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/326.48 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 326.48 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 55,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,856.61/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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