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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 323.11 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 323.11 and 130.63 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 323.11 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/323.11 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 323.11 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 42,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,207.86/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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