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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.96 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.96 and 80.53 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.96 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.96 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.96 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 28,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344.01/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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