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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 351.74 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 351.74 and 112.92 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 351.74 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/351.74 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 351.74 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 39,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,718.48/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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