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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 351.17 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 351.17 and 80.16 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 351.17 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/351.17 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 351.17 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 28,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,148.37/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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