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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 325.98 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 325.98 and 178.12 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 325.98 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/325.98 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 325.98 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 58,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063.56/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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