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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 350.10 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 350.10 and 179.36 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 350.10 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/350.10 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 350.10 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 62,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,793.94/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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