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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 354.25 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 354.25 and 112.70 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 354.25 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/354.25 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 354.25 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 39,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,923.69/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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