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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.29 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.29 and 161.70 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.29 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.29 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.29 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 56,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,801.77/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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