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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 352.01 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 352.01 and 97.69 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 352.01 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/352.01 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 352.01 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 34,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387.22/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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