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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 351.27 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 351.27 and 112.68 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 351.27 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/351.27 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 351.27 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 39,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581.10/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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