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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.42 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.42 and 112.45 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.42 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.42 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.42 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 39,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,517.18/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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