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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 351.40 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 351.40 and 112.54 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 351.40 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/351.40 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 351.40 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 39,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546.42/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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