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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.56 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.56 and 119.07 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.56 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.56 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.56 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 41,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,860.55/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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