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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 353.52 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 353.52 and 114.18 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 353.52 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/353.52 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 353.52 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 40,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,364.91/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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