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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 352.61 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 352.61 and 119.66 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 352.61 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/352.61 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 352.61 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 42,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190.95/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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