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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 326.94 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 326.94 and 171.64 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 326.94 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/326.94 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 326.94 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 56,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,115.98/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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