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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 353.28 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 353.28 and 114.04 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 353.28 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/353.28 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 353.28 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 40,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288.05/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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