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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 351.45 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 351.45 and 112.50 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 351.45 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/351.45 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 351.45 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 39,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,538.13/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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