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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 352.48 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 352.48 and 119.45 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 352.48 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/352.48 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 352.48 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 42,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105.20/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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