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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 351.60 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 351.60 and 104.55 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 351.60 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/351.60 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 351.60 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 36,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,759.78/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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