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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 351.50 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 351.50 and 112.55 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 351.50 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/351.50 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 351.50 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 39,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561.64/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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