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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.18, 353.04 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.18, 353.04 and 119.76 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.18 : 353.04 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.18/353.04 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.18x = 353.04 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.18x = 42,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278.30/235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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