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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 352.12 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 352.12 and 113.28 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 352.12 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/352.12 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 352.12 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 39,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888.15/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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