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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 351.06 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 351.06 and 118.56 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 351.06 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/351.06 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 351.06 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 41,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,621.67/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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