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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 353.94 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 353.94 and 73.66 is: 110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 353.94 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/353.94 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 353.94 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 26,070.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,070.34/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.49

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