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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 350.53 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 350.53 and 156.94 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 350.53 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/350.53 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 350.53 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 55,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,010.91/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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