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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.38 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.38 and 112.68 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.38 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.38 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.38 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 39,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,593.50/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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