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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 351.90 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 351.90 and 113.10 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 351.90 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/351.90 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 351.90 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 39,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,799.89/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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