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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 351.74 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 351.74 and 112.77 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 351.74 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/351.74 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 351.74 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 39,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,665.72/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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