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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 352.96 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 352.96 and 113.60 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 352.96 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/352.96 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 352.96 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 40,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,096.85/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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