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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 350.92 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 350.92 and 162.08 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 350.92 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/350.92 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 350.92 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 56,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,877.11/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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