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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 351.64 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 351.64 and 112.65 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 351.64 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/351.64 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 351.64 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 39,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612.25/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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