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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 351.75 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 351.75 and 112.65 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 351.75 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/351.75 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 351.75 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 39,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,624.40/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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