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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 354.69 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 354.69 and 175.86 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 354.69 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/354.69 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 354.69 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 62,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375.78/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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