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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.68 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.68 and 176.85 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.68 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.68 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.68 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 62,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,193.72/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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