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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 322.76 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 322.76 and 172.24 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 322.76 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/322.76 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 322.76 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 55,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591.72/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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