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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 323.06 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 323.06 and 178.74 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 323.06 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/323.06 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 323.06 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 57,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,742.85/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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