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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.44 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.44 and 113.92 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.44 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.44 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.44 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 40,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263.88/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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