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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 351.85 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 351.85 and 162.07 is: 242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 351.85 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/351.85 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 351.85 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 57,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,024.36/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.69

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