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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 349.10 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 349.10 and 178.57 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 349.10 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/349.10 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 349.10 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 62,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,337.37/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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