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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 353.12 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 353.12 and 113.63 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 353.12 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/353.12 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 353.12 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 40,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125.03/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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