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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 351.74 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 351.74 and 161.66 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 351.74 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/351.74 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 351.74 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 56,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,859.72/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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