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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 351.54 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 351.54 and 112.56 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 351.54 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/351.54 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 351.54 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 39,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569.34/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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