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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.65 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.65 and 172.45 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.65 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.65 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.65 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 55,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,812.85/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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