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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 353.43 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 353.43 and 114.03 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 353.43 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/353.43 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 353.43 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 40,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301.62/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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