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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.81, 355.35 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.81, 355.35 and 108.56 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.81 : 355.35 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.81/355.35 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.81x = 355.35 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.81x = 38,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,576.80/236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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