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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.63 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.63 and 112.70 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.63 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.63 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.63 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 39,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,628.70/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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