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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 355.07 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 355.07 and 114.77 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 355.07 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/355.07 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 355.07 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 40,751.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,751.38/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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