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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 353.96 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 353.96 and 114.04 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 353.96 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/353.96 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 353.96 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 40,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,365.60/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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