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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 353.40 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 353.40 and 113.85 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 353.40 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/353.40 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 353.40 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 40,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234.59/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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