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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 353.03 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 353.03 and 119.77 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 353.03 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/353.03 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 353.03 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 42,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283.67/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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