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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 352.90 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 352.90 and 113.64 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 352.90 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/352.90 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 352.90 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 40,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,103.56/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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