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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 353.49 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 353.49 and 178.16 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 353.49 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/353.49 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 353.49 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 62,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976.01/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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