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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.77 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.77 and 63.50 is: 95.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.77 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.77 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.77 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 22,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,337.40/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.24

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