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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 352.10 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 352.10 and 97.72 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 352.10 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/352.10 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 352.10 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 34,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,407.21/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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