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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 354.17 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 354.17 and 114.37 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 354.17 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/354.17 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 354.17 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 40,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,504.08/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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