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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 352.37 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 352.37 and 113.20 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 352.37 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/352.37 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 352.37 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 39,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,887.72/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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