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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 347.70 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 347.70 and 178.04 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 347.70 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/347.70 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 347.70 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 61,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,904.51/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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