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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 353.04 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 353.04 and 119.73 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 353.04 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/353.04 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 353.04 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 42,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269.48/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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