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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 322.75 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 322.75 and 171.92 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 322.75 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/322.75 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 322.75 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 55,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,488.20/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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