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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.38 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.38 and 178.42 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.38 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.38 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.38 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 57,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,519.04/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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