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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 350.96 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 350.96 and 120.16 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 350.96 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/350.96 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 350.96 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 42,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171.35/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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