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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 351.63 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 351.63 and 120.50 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 351.63 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/351.63 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 351.63 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 42,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,371.42/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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