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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 351.34 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 351.34 and 80.17 is: 120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 351.34 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/351.34 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 351.34 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 28,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166.93/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.25

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