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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.36 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.36 and 113.10 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.36 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.36 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.36 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 39,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853.38/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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