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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.02 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.02 and 97.17 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.02 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.02 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.02 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 34,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108.97/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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