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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 351.16 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 351.16 and 71.79 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 351.16 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/351.16 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 351.16 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 25,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,208.28/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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