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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 351.71 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 351.71 and 61.16 is: 91.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 351.71 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/351.71 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 351.71 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 21,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,508.75/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.73

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