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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 323.03 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 323.03 and 129.17 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 323.03 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/323.03 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 323.03 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 41,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725.79/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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