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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.14 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.14 and 112.29 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.14 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.14 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.14 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 39,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,427.63/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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