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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 349.65 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 349.65 and 176 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 349.65 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/349.65 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 349.65 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 61,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,538.40/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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