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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 352.14 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 352.14 and 112.90 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 352.14 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/352.14 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 352.14 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 39,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754.28/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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