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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 351.66 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 351.66 and 112.72 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 351.66 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/351.66 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 351.66 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 39,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639.12/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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