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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 352.03 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 352.03 and 156.66 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 352.03 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/352.03 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 352.03 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 55,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,149.02/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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