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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 351.75 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 351.75 and 157.63 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 351.75 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/351.75 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 351.75 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 55,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,446.35/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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