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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.73 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.73 and 112.87 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.73 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.73 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.73 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 39,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698.01/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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