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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 349.32 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 349.32 and 178.86 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 349.32 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/349.32 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 349.32 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 62,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,479.38/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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