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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 352.17 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 352.17 and 112.95 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 352.17 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/352.17 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 352.17 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 39,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,777.60/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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