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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 352.24 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 352.24 and 120.72 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 352.24 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/352.24 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 352.24 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 42,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522.41/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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