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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 355.22 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 355.22 and 106.86 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 355.22 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/355.22 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 355.22 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 37,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958.81/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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