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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 351.84 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 351.84 and 162.56 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 351.84 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/351.84 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 351.84 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 57,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195.11/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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