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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 351.57 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 351.57 and 112.62 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 351.57 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/351.57 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 351.57 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 39,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,593.81/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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