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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 352.86 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 352.86 and 113.49 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 352.86 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/352.86 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 352.86 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 40,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,046.08/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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