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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 327.23 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 327.23 and 174.65 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 327.23 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/327.23 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 327.23 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 57,148.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148.21/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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