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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 353.19 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 353.19 and 113.75 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 353.19 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/353.19 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 353.19 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 40,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173.60/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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