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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 355.55 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 355.55 and 179.54 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 355.55 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/355.55 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 355.55 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 63,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,834.12/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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