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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.28 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.28 and 113.80 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.28 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.28 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.28 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 40,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,203.26/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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