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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 351.09 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 351.09 and 112.35 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 351.09 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/351.09 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 351.09 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 39,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,444.96/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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