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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 355.38 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 355.38 and 179.88 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 355.38 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/355.38 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 355.38 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 63,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,925.75/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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