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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.78, 354.48 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.78, 354.48 and 176.18 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.78 : 354.48 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.78/354.48 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.78x = 354.48 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.78x = 62,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,452.29/236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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