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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 351.72 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 351.72 and 162.63 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 351.72 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/351.72 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 351.72 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 57,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,200.22/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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