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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 353.95 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 353.95 and 120.64 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 353.95 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/353.95 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 353.95 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 42,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700.53/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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