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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 351.36 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 351.36 and 162.33 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 351.36 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/351.36 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 351.36 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 57,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,036.27/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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