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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.78, 355.17 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.78, 355.17 and 74.48 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.78 : 355.17 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.78/355.17 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.78x = 355.17 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.78x = 26,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451.29/236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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