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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.94, 324.66 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.94, 324.66 and 172.84 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.94 : 324.66 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.94/324.66 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.94x = 324.66 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.94x = 56,114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,114.23/234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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