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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 351.96 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 351.96 and 104.70 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 351.96 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/351.96 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 351.96 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 36,850.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850.21/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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