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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 351.32 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 351.32 and 112.41 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 351.32 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/351.32 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 351.32 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 39,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491.32/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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