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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 352.26 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 352.26 and 162.90 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 352.26 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/352.26 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 352.26 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 57,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,383.15/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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