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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 354.65 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 354.65 and 113.09 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 354.65 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/354.65 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 354.65 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 40,105.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,105.03/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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