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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.16 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.16 and 112.48 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.16 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.16 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.16 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 39,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497.32/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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