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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 352.62 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 352.62 and 163.22 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 352.62 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/352.62 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 352.62 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 57,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,552.87/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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