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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 323.96 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 323.96 and 175.50 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 323.96 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/323.96 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 323.96 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 56,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854.10/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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