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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 353.44 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 353.44 and 81.58 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 353.44 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/353.44 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 353.44 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 28,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833.64/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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