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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 355.08 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 355.08 and 108.56 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 355.08 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/355.08 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 355.08 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 38,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547.48/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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