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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.32 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.32 and 117.99 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.32 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.32 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.32 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 41,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,570.24/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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