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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.50 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.50 and 115.20 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.50 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.50 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.50 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 40,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,953.60/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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