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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351.03 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351.03 and 112.26 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351.03 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351.03 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351.03 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 39,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406.63/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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