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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 351.47 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 351.47 and 97.55 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 351.47 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/351.47 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 351.47 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 34,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285.90/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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