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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 323.61 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 323.61 and 175.44 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 323.61 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/323.61 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 323.61 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 56,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774.14/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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