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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.74, 354.28 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.74, 354.28 and 181.05 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.74 : 354.28 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.74/354.28 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.74x = 354.28 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.74x = 64,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,142.39/236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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