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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 352.16 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 352.16 and 106.80 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 352.16 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/352.16 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 352.16 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 37,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,610.69/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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