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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.60 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.60 and 151.51 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.60 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.60 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.60 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 49,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,026.26/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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