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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 350.07 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 350.07 and 179.20 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 350.07 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/350.07 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 350.07 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 62,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,732.54/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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