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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 323.66 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 323.66 and 156.92 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 323.66 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/323.66 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 323.66 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 50,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,788.73/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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