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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 326.86 and 171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 326.86 and 171.55 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 326.86 = 171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/326.86 = 171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 326.86 × 171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 56,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,072.83/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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