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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 323.82 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 323.82 and 172.82 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 323.82 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/323.82 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 323.82 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 55,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960.95/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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