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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 350.41 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 350.41 and 172.90 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 350.41 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/350.41 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 350.41 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 60,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,585.75/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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