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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 351.34 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 351.34 and 112.52 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 351.34 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/351.34 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 351.34 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 39,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,533.37/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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