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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.77, 351.95 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.77, 351.95 and 162.68 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.77 : 351.95 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.77/351.95 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.77x = 351.95 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.77x = 57,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252.65/234.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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