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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.77 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.77 and 80.60 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.77 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.77 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.77 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 28,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350.50/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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