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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 351.86 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 351.86 and 119.10 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 351.86 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/351.86 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 351.86 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 41,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907.25/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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