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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 352.91 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 352.91 and 113.54 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 352.91 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/352.91 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 352.91 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 40,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,069.40/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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