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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 352.81 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 352.81 and 113.73 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 352.81 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/352.81 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 352.81 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 40,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125.08/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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