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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 352.65 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 352.65 and 113.31 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 352.65 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/352.65 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 352.65 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 39,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958.77/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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