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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 351.93 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 351.93 and 117.74 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 351.93 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/351.93 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 351.93 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 41,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,434.48/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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