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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 351.93 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 351.93 and 119.29 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 351.93 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/351.93 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 351.93 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 41,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,981.29/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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