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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 352.08 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 352.08 and 112.89 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 352.08 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/352.08 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 352.08 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 39,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,746.31/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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