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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 353.61 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 353.61 and 113.93 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 353.61 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/353.61 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 353.61 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 40,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,285.02/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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