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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 354.83 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 354.83 and 114.74 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 354.83 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/354.83 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 354.83 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 40,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,713.19/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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