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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.01 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.01 and 112.85 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.01 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.01 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.01 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 39,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722.00/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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