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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 351.21 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 351.21 and 162.59 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 351.21 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/351.21 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 351.21 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 57,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,103.23/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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