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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 352.10 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 352.10 and 104.70 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 352.10 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/352.10 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 352.10 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 36,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,864.87/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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