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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 353.80 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 353.80 and 112.36 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 353.80 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/353.80 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 353.80 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 39,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752.97/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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