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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.82, 354.90 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.82, 354.90 and 175.47 is: 262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.82 : 354.90 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.82/354.90 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.82x = 354.90 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.82x = 62,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274.30/236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.96

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