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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 352.69 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 352.69 and 119.87 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 352.69 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/352.69 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 352.69 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 42,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276.95/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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