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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.54 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.54 and 170.04 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.54 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.54 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.54 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 59,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775.86/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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