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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 351.67 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 351.67 and 104.50 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 351.67 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/351.67 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 351.67 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 36,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749.52/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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