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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 353.94 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 353.94 and 175.50 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 353.94 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/353.94 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 353.94 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 62,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,116.47/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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