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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 326.97 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 326.97 and 171.72 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 326.97 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/326.97 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 326.97 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 56,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,147.29/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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