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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 354.93 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 354.93 and 175.83 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 354.93 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/354.93 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 354.93 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 62,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,407.34/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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