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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 323.56 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 323.56 and 134.90 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 323.56 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/323.56 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 323.56 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 43,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,649.22/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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