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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 350.49 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 350.49 and 112.02 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 350.49 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/350.49 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 350.49 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 39,261.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261.89/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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