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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.69 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.69 and 157.50 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.69 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.69 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.69 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 55,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,391.18/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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