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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 352.23 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 352.23 and 119.46 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 352.23 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/352.23 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 352.23 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 42,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077.40/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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