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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 351.14 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 351.14 and 112.43 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 351.14 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/351.14 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 351.14 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 39,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477.64/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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