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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 353.70 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 353.70 and 113.96 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 353.70 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/353.70 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 353.70 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 40,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,308.54/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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