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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.33 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.33 and 104.09 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.33 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.33 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.33 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 36,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,569.94/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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