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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 354.84 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 354.84 and 171.56 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 354.84 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/354.84 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 354.84 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 60,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876.08/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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