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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.92 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.92 and 113.48 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.92 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.92 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.92 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 40,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049.36/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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