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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 351.68 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 351.68 and 104.34 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 351.68 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/351.68 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 351.68 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 36,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,694.29/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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