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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 351.98 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 351.98 and 112.96 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 351.98 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/351.98 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 351.98 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 39,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,759.66/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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