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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 351.62 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 351.62 and 117.31 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 351.62 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/351.62 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 351.62 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 41,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247.96/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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