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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352.16 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352.16 and 106.60 is: 159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352.16 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352.16 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352.16 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 37,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,540.26/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.91

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