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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 351.20 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 351.20 and 97.17 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 351.20 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/351.20 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 351.20 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 34,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126.10/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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