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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 351.98 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 351.98 and 97.70 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 351.98 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/351.98 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 351.98 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 34,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386.20/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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