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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 323.32 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 323.32 and 172.44 is: 237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 323.32 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/323.32 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 323.32 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 55,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753.30/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.71

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