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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 354.96 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 354.96 and 113.18 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 354.96 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/354.96 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 354.96 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 40,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,174.37/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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