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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 354.78 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 354.78 and 114.72 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 354.78 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/354.78 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 354.78 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 40,699.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,699.03/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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