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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.64 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.64 and 112.58 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.64 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.64 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.64 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 39,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,587.63/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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