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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 355.14 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 355.14 and 176.01 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 355.14 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/355.14 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 355.14 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 62,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,508.19/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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