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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 351.50 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 351.50 and 111.04 is: 166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 351.50 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/351.50 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 351.50 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 39,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030.56/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.38

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