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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 350.79 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 350.79 and 179.70 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 350.79 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/350.79 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 350.79 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 63,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034.31/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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