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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.29 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.29 and 113.75 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.29 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.29 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.29 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 40,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,186.74/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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