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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.67 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.67 and 61.12 is: 91.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.67 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.67 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.67 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 21,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,494.07/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.67

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