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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.39 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.39 and 112.41 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.39 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.39 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.39 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 39,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,499.75/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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