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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 323.25 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 323.25 and 146.90 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 323.25 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/323.25 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 323.25 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 47,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485.43/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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