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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.24, 354.34 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.24, 354.34 and 120.73 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.24 : 354.34 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.24/354.34 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.24x = 354.34 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.24x = 42,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,777.09/236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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