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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 353.46 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 353.46 and 107.80 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 353.46 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/353.46 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 353.46 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 38,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102.99/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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