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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.61, 351.38 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.61, 351.38 and 112.96 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.61 : 351.38 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.61/351.38 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.61x = 351.38 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.61x = 39,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,691.88/234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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