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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 351.20 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 351.20 and 112.40 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 351.20 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/351.20 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 351.20 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 39,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,474.88/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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