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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.24 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.24 and 170.16 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.24 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.24 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.24 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 59,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,767.00/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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