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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.95, 355.15 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.95, 355.15 and 178.99 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.95 : 355.15 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.95/355.15 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.95x = 355.15 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.95x = 63,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,567.63/236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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