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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 354.66 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 354.66 and 181.50 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 354.66 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/354.66 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 354.66 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 64,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370.79/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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