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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 352.27 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 352.27 and 113.04 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 352.27 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/352.27 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 352.27 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 39,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820.04/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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