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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.30, 353.93 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.30, 353.93 and 120.54 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.30 : 353.93 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.30/353.93 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.30x = 353.93 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.30x = 42,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,663.90/236.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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