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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 351.72 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 351.72 and 162.36 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 351.72 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/351.72 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 351.72 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 57,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,105.26/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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