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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351.04 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351.04 and 176.32 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351.04 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351.04 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351.04 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 61,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,895.37/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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