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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 351.11 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 351.11 and 118.55 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 351.11 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/351.11 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 351.11 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 41,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623.50/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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