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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 351.58 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 351.58 and 118.64 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 351.58 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/351.58 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 351.58 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 41,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,709.10/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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