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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 353.17 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 353.17 and 119.86 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 353.17 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/353.17 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 353.17 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 42,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330.96/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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