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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 351.62 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 351.62 and 104.43 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 351.62 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/351.62 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 351.62 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 36,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,719.68/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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