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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 351.19 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 351.19 and 112.38 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 351.19 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/351.19 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 351.19 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 39,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466.73/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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