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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 323.13 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 323.13 and 130.67 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 323.13 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/323.13 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 323.13 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 42,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,223.40/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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