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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.06 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.06 and 179.82 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.06 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.06 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.06 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 62,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946.89/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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