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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 353.41 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 353.41 and 112.31 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 353.41 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/353.41 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 353.41 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 39,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,690.92/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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