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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 323.19 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 323.19 and 176.18 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 323.19 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/323.19 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 323.19 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 56,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,938.00/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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