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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 352.44 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 352.44 and 113.13 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 352.44 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/352.44 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 352.44 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 39,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,871.54/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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