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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 352.60 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 352.60 and 119.50 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 352.60 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/352.60 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 352.60 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 42,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,134.52/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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