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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 353.15 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 353.15 and 113.63 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 353.15 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/353.15 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 353.15 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 40,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,126.10/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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