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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 353.84 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 353.84 and 175.41 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 353.84 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/353.84 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 353.84 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 62,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,066.20/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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