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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.64 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.64 and 156.92 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.64 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.64 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.64 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 50,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,785.59/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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