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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 353.23 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 353.23 and 113.68 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 353.23 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/353.23 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 353.23 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 40,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,155.19/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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