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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 355.17 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 355.17 and 182.88 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 355.17 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/355.17 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 355.17 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 64,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,953.49/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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