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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.75, 354.65 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.75, 354.65 and 114.64 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.75 : 354.65 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.75/354.65 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.75x = 354.65 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.75x = 40,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,655.62/236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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