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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 352.34 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 352.34 and 113.12 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 352.34 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/352.34 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 352.34 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 39,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,856.70/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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