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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 353.67 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 353.67 and 113.91 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 353.67 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/353.67 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 353.67 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 40,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,286.55/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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