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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 351.85 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 351.85 and 113.03 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 351.85 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/351.85 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 351.85 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 39,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,769.61/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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