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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.32 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.32 and 112.73 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.32 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.32 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.32 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 39,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,601.98/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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