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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 351.96 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 351.96 and 97.71 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 351.96 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/351.96 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 351.96 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 34,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390.01/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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