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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 353.11 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 353.11 and 113.68 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 353.11 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/353.11 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 353.11 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 40,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141.26/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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