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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.32 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.32 and 117.71 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.32 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.32 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.32 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 41,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473.35/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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