Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 353.52 and 171
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234.72, 353.52 and 171 is: 257.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234.72 : 353.52 = 171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234.72/353.52 = 171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234.72x = 353.52 × 171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234.72x = 60,451.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,451.92/234.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257.55
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