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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 350.63 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 350.63 and 112.46 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 350.63 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/350.63 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 350.63 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 39,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,431.85/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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