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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 352.73 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 352.73 and 113.58 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 352.73 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/352.73 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 352.73 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 40,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,063.36/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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