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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.11 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.11 and 114.12 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.11 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.11 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.11 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 40,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,296.91/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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