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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 351.24 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 351.24 and 118.56 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 351.24 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/351.24 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 351.24 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 41,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643.89/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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