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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 354.54 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 354.54 and 120.76 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 354.54 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/354.54 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 354.54 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 42,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.25/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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