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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 351.24 and 60.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 351.24 and 60.83 is: 91.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 351.24 = 60.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/351.24 = 60.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 351.24 × 60.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 21,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,365.93/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.24

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