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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 351.76 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 351.76 and 104.55 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 351.76 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/351.76 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 351.76 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 36,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,776.51/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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