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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351.34 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351.34 and 118.92 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351.34 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351.34 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351.34 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 41,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,780.40/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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