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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 352.88 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 352.88 and 119.70 is: 179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 352.88 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/352.88 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 352.88 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 42,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239.14/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.62

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