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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 353.55 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 353.55 and 113.97 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 353.55 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/353.55 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 353.55 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 40,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,294.09/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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