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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 353.03 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 353.03 and 113.56 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 353.03 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/353.03 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 353.03 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 40,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088.64/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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