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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 351.06 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 351.06 and 156.96 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 351.06 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/351.06 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 351.06 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 55,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,102.38/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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