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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 349.66 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 349.66 and 179.04 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 349.66 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/349.66 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 349.66 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 62,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601.36/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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