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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.77, 352.16 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.77, 352.16 and 72.45 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.77 : 352.16 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.77/352.16 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.77x = 352.16 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.77x = 25,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,513.63/234.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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