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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.36 and 177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.36 and 177.77 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.36 = 177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.36 = 177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.36 × 177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 62,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,818.14/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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