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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 327.21 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 327.21 and 174.90 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 327.21 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/327.21 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 327.21 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 57,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,229.03/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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