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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 352.91 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 352.91 and 119.67 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 352.91 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/352.91 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 352.91 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 42,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232.74/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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