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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 352.58 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 352.58 and 113.24 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 352.58 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/352.58 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 352.58 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 39,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,926.47/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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