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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 352.44 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 352.44 and 113.15 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 352.44 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/352.44 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 352.44 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 39,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,878.59/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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