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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.79, 352.18 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.79, 352.18 and 111.35 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.79 : 352.18 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.79/352.18 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.79x = 352.18 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.79x = 39,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,213.48/234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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