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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 354.73 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 354.73 and 175.33 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 354.73 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/354.73 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 354.73 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 62,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,194.81/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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