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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 323.57 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 323.57 and 130.97 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 323.57 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/323.57 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 323.57 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 42,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375.69/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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