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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.07 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.07 and 113.61 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.07 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.07 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.07 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 40,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112.28/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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