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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.99, 355.66 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.99, 355.66 and 115.29 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.99 : 355.66 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.99/355.66 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.99x = 355.66 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.99x = 41,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003.75/236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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