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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 351.84 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 351.84 and 104.72 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 351.84 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/351.84 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 351.84 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 36,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844.68/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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