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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 354.69 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 354.69 and 114.75 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 354.69 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/354.69 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 354.69 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 40,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,700.68/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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