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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 354.06 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 354.06 and 175.26 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 354.06 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/354.06 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 354.06 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 62,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,052.56/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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