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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 351.20 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 351.20 and 97.25 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 351.20 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/351.20 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 351.20 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 34,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154.59/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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