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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.55 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.55 and 112.84 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.55 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.55 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.55 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 39,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668.90/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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