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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.06, 354.24 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.06, 354.24 and 120.58 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.06 : 354.24 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.06/354.24 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.06x = 354.24 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.06x = 42,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,714.26/236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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