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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 352.48 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 352.48 and 113.37 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 352.48 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/352.48 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 352.48 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 39,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960.66/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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