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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 352.10 and 63.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 352.10 and 63.73 is: 95.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 352.10 = 63.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/352.10 = 63.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 352.10 × 63.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 22,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439.33/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.60

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