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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 349.98 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 349.98 and 179.62 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 349.98 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/349.98 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 349.98 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 62,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,863.41/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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