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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 353.25 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 353.25 and 73.17 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 353.25 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/353.25 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 353.25 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 25,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847.30/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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