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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.84 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.84 and 113.99 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.84 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.84 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.84 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 40,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,331.88/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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