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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 353.13 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 353.13 and 113.77 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 353.13 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/353.13 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 353.13 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 40,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175.60/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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