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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.57 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.57 and 113.62 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.57 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.57 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.57 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 40,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,171.17/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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