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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 326.70 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 326.70 and 170.35 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 326.70 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/326.70 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 326.70 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 55,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,652.53/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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