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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 351.58 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 351.58 and 118.84 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 351.58 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/351.58 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 351.58 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 41,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,781.77/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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