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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.34 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.34 and 113.88 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.34 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.34 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.34 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 40,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238.36/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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