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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 352.10 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 352.10 and 119.14 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 352.10 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/352.10 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 352.10 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 41,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,949.19/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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