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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 351.93 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 351.93 and 113.09 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 351.93 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/351.93 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 351.93 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 39,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,799.76/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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