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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 352.94 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 352.94 and 113.66 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 352.94 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/352.94 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 352.94 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 40,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115.16/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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