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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 354.48 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 354.48 and 176.33 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 354.48 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/354.48 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 354.48 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 62,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,503.69/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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