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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 351.80 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 351.80 and 104.43 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 351.80 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/351.80 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 351.80 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 36,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738.54/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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