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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 354.25 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 354.25 and 120.63 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 354.25 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/354.25 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 354.25 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 42,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733.18/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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