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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 353.73 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 353.73 and 107.50 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 353.73 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/353.73 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 353.73 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 38,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025.98/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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