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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 351.75 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 351.75 and 119.03 is: 178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 351.75 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/351.75 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 351.75 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 41,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867.04/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.38

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