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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 352.08 and 97.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 352.08 and 97.79 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 352.08 = 97.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/352.08 = 97.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 352.08 × 97.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 34,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428.14/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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