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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 352.17 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 352.17 and 102.90 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 352.17 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/352.17 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 352.17 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 36,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238.29/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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