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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 322.61 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 322.61 and 178.74 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 322.61 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/322.61 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 322.61 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 57,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,662.42/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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