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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 352.80 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 352.80 and 119.88 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 352.80 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/352.80 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 352.80 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 42,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,293.66/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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