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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 352.11 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 352.11 and 112.89 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 352.11 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/352.11 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 352.11 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 39,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.44/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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