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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 351.61 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 351.61 and 112.79 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 351.61 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/351.61 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 351.61 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 39,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658.69/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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