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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 352.05 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 352.05 and 97.77 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 352.05 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/352.05 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 352.05 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 34,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419.93/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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