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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 351.94 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 351.94 and 109.60 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 351.94 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/351.94 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 351.94 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 38,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572.62/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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