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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 351.86 and 63.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 351.86 and 63.59 is: 95.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 351.86 = 63.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/351.86 = 63.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 351.86 × 63.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 22,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372.70/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.37

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