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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 351.71 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 351.71 and 157.40 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 351.71 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/351.71 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 351.71 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 55,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359.15/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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