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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 351.21 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 351.21 and 112.31 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 351.21 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/351.21 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 351.21 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 39,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,442.64/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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