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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 352.89 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 352.89 and 119.65 is: 179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 352.89 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/352.89 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 352.89 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 42,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,221.52/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.34

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