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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 323.54 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 323.54 and 157 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 323.54 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/323.54 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 323.54 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 50,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,795.78/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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