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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 351.71 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 351.71 and 112.64 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 351.71 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/351.71 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 351.71 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 39,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,616.61/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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