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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 351.53 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 351.53 and 97.41 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 351.53 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/351.53 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 351.53 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 34,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243.73/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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