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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.48 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.48 and 113.92 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.48 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.48 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.48 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 40,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268.44/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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