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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 323.12 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 323.12 and 174.40 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 323.12 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/323.12 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 323.12 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 56,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351.76/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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