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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.73 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.73 and 161.73 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.73 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.73 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.73 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 56,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,723.56/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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