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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 323.74 and 172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 323.74 and 172.69 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 323.74 = 172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/323.74 = 172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 323.74 × 172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 55,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,906.07/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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