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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.37, 353.14 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.37, 353.14 and 113.62 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.37 : 353.14 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.37/353.14 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.37x = 353.14 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.37x = 40,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122.60/235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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