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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.40 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.40 and 112.44 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.40 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.40 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.40 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 39,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511.42/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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