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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 353.39 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 353.39 and 113.81 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 353.39 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/353.39 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 353.39 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 40,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,219.32/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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