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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.27 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.27 and 118.68 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.27 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.27 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.27 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 41,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,687.41/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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