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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.49, 353.29 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.49, 353.29 and 113.69 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.49 : 353.29 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.49/353.29 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.49x = 353.29 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.49x = 40,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,165.54/235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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