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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 353.16 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 353.16 and 113.64 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 353.16 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/353.16 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 353.16 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 40,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133.10/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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