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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 355.26 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 355.26 and 179.16 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 355.26 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/355.26 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 355.26 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 63,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,648.38/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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