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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 352.05 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 352.05 and 97.64 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 352.05 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/352.05 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 352.05 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 34,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372.40/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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