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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 322.80 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 322.80 and 178.68 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 322.80 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/322.80 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 322.80 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 57,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,677.90/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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