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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.95, 355.59 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.95, 355.59 and 175.91 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.95 : 355.59 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.95/355.59 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.95x = 355.59 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.95x = 62,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,550.06/236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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