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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 351.51 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 351.51 and 104.29 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 351.51 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/351.51 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 351.51 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 36,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658.98/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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