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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 352.40 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 352.40 and 162.40 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 352.40 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/352.40 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 352.40 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 57,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,229.76/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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