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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 354.53 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 354.53 and 120.77 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 354.53 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/354.53 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 354.53 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 42,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816.44/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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