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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 351.05 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 351.05 and 179.76 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 351.05 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/351.05 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 351.05 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 63,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103.85/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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