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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 352.85 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 352.85 and 119.91 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 352.85 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/352.85 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 352.85 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 42,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309.64/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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