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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 351.84 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 351.84 and 97.50 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 351.84 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/351.84 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 351.84 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 34,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304.40/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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