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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 326.82 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 326.82 and 171.66 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 326.82 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/326.82 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 326.82 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 56,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,101.92/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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