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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 321.94 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 321.94 and 178.52 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 321.94 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/321.94 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 321.94 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 57,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472.73/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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