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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 323.42 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 323.42 and 172.30 is: 237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 323.42 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/323.42 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 323.42 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 55,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,725.27/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.66

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