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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.47 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.47 and 172.34 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.47 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.47 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.47 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 55,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746.82/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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