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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 351.57 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 351.57 and 161.88 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 351.57 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/351.57 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 351.57 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 56,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,913.17/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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