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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 351.85 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 351.85 and 97.66 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 351.85 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/351.85 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 351.85 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 34,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,361.67/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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