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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 352.98 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 352.98 and 113.58 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 352.98 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/352.98 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 352.98 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 40,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,091.47/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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