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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.80 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.80 and 119.74 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.80 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.80 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.80 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 42,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,244.27/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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