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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351 and 80.04 is: 119.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 28,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,094.04/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.98

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