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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 323.45 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 323.45 and 163.50 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 323.45 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/323.45 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 323.45 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 52,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,883.26/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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