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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 355.05 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 355.05 and 175.55 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 355.05 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/355.05 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 355.05 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 62,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,327.25/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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