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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 351.83 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 351.83 and 112.72 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 351.83 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/351.83 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 351.83 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 39,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,655.95/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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