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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 351.71 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 351.71 and 120.66 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 351.71 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/351.71 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 351.71 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 42,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437.33/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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