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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.63 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.63 and 131.03 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.63 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.63 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.63 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 42,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403.95/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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