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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 352.03 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 352.03 and 97.70 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 352.03 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/352.03 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 352.03 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 34,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,393.33/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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