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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.07, 352.31 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.07, 352.31 and 119.54 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.07 : 352.31 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.07/352.31 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.07x = 352.31 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.07x = 42,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,116.75/235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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