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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.71 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.71 and 78.32 is: 117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.71 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.71 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.71 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 27,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,543.78/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.44

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