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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 323.66 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 323.66 and 157.18 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 323.66 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/323.66 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 323.66 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 50,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,872.88/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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