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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 351.95 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 351.95 and 157.65 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 351.95 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/351.95 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 351.95 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 55,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484.13/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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