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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.95, 326.84 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.95, 326.84 and 174.94 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.95 : 326.84 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.95/326.84 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.95x = 326.84 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.95x = 57,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,175.70/236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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