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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352.18 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352.18 and 104.81 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352.18 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352.18 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352.18 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 36,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911.99/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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