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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 355.17 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 355.17 and 106.80 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 355.17 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/355.17 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 355.17 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 37,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932.16/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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