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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 323.12 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 323.12 and 178.65 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 323.12 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/323.12 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 323.12 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 57,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724.49/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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