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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 352.77 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 352.77 and 72.83 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 352.77 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/352.77 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 352.77 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 25,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691.53/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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