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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.65, 354.69 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.65, 354.69 and 113.29 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.65 : 354.69 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.65/354.69 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.65x = 354.69 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.65x = 40,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,183.10/236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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