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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351.67 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351.67 and 111.08 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351.67 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351.67 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351.67 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 39,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063.50/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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