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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 354.23 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 354.23 and 73.86 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 354.23 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/354.23 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 354.23 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 26,163.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163.43/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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