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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 356.04 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 356.04 and 171.39 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 356.04 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/356.04 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 356.04 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 61,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,022.59/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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