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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.79, 353.57 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.79, 353.57 and 113.91 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.79 : 353.57 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.79/353.57 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.79x = 353.57 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.79x = 40,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,273.26/235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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