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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.10, 354.16 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.10, 354.16 and 73.79 is: 110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.10 : 354.16 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.10/354.16 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.10x = 354.16 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.10x = 26,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,133.47/236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.69

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