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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 354.08 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 354.08 and 120.44 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 354.08 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/354.08 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 354.08 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 42,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,645.40/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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