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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 353.37 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 353.37 and 113.80 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 353.37 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/353.37 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 353.37 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 40,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,213.51/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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