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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 351.24 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 351.24 and 170.08 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 351.24 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/351.24 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 351.24 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 59,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,738.90/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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