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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 353.10 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 353.10 and 73.17 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 353.10 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/353.10 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 353.10 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 25,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,836.33/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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