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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 323.39 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 323.39 and 159.72 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 323.39 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/323.39 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 323.39 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 51,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651.85/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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