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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 351.74 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 351.74 and 143.17 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 351.74 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/351.74 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 351.74 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 50,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,358.09/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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