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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 351.21 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 351.21 and 63.13 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 351.21 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/351.21 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 351.21 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 22,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169.82/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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