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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 351.86 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 351.86 and 104.54 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 351.86 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/351.86 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 351.86 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 36,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,784.19/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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