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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 322.86 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 322.86 and 178.65 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 322.86 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/322.86 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 322.86 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 57,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,678.94/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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