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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 323.12 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 323.12 and 178.53 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 323.12 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/323.12 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 323.12 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 57,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,685.72/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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