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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 352.50 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 352.50 and 113.20 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 352.50 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/352.50 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 352.50 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 39,903
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,903/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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