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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 323.73 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 323.73 and 151.92 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 323.73 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/323.73 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 323.73 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 49,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,181.06/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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