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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.80 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.80 and 112.73 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.80 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.80 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.80 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 39,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,656.96/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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