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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 354.03 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 354.03 and 181.17 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 354.03 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/354.03 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 354.03 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 64,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,139.62/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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