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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 351.30 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 351.30 and 172.92 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 351.30 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/351.30 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 351.30 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 60,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,746.80/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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