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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 351.45 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 351.45 and 153.10 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 351.45 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/351.45 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 351.45 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 53,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807.00/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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