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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 351.77 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 351.77 and 119.09 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 351.77 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/351.77 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 351.77 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 41,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.94/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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