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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.33 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.33 and 112.39 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.33 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.33 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.33 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 39,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,485.98/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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