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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 355.44 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 355.44 and 115 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 355.44 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/355.44 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 355.44 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 40,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875.60/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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