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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 353.63 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 353.63 and 73.44 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 353.63 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/353.63 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 353.63 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 25,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970.77/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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