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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 351.51 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 351.51 and 118.95 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 351.51 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/351.51 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 351.51 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 41,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,810.35/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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