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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 352.20 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 352.20 and 161.88 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 352.20 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/352.20 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 352.20 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 57,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,014.14/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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