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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 351.78 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 351.78 and 119.03 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 351.78 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/351.78 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 351.78 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 41,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870.17/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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