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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.83, 326.13 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.83, 326.13 and 171.22 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.83 : 326.13 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.83/326.13 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.83x = 326.13 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.83x = 55,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839.98/236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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