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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 351 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 351 and 71.74 is: 107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 351 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/351 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 351 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 25,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180.74/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.59

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