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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 323.30 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 323.30 and 172.04 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 323.30 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/323.30 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 323.30 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 55,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,620.53/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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