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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 353.83 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 353.83 and 114.08 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 353.83 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/353.83 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 353.83 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 40,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,366.40/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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