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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.00, 352.42 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.00, 352.42 and 111.58 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.00 : 352.42 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.00/352.42 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.00x = 352.42 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.00x = 39,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323.02/235.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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