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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 351.77 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 351.77 and 97.58 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 351.77 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/351.77 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 351.77 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 34,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,323.47/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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