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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 354.17 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 354.17 and 120.74 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 354.17 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/354.17 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 354.17 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 42,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763.01/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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