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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 323.90 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 323.90 and 151.73 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 323.90 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/323.90 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 323.90 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 49,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145.35/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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