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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 354.73 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 354.73 and 114.85 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 354.73 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/354.73 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 354.73 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 40,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,740.74/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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