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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.66, 354.29 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.66, 354.29 and 176.04 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.66 : 354.29 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.66/354.29 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.66x = 354.29 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.66x = 62,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368.33/236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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