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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 351.36 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 351.36 and 112.43 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 351.36 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/351.36 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 351.36 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 39,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,504.28/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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