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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 353.44 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 353.44 and 113.78 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 353.44 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/353.44 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 353.44 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 40,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,212.64/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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