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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 351.17 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 351.17 and 112.34 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 351.17 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/351.17 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 351.17 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 39,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,448.12/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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