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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 353.01 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 353.01 and 113.54 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 353.01 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/353.01 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 353.01 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 40,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080.76/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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