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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 352.97 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 352.97 and 119.69 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 352.97 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/352.97 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 352.97 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 42,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248.37/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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