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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 354.43 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 354.43 and 114.59 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 354.43 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/354.43 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 354.43 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 40,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611.79/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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