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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 327.11 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 327.11 and 171.59 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 327.11 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/327.11 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 327.11 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 56,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,126.31/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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