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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.30 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.30 and 118.59 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.30 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.30 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.30 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 41,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,660.67/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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