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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 352.02 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 352.02 and 157.68 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 352.02 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/352.02 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 352.02 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 55,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,506.51/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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