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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.65, 354.40 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.65, 354.40 and 176.17 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.65 : 354.40 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.65/354.40 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.65x = 354.40 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.65x = 62,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,433.32/236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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