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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.69 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.69 and 104.43 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.69 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.69 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.69 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 36,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,724.71/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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