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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 351.39 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 351.39 and 178.75 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 351.39 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/351.39 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 351.39 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 62,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,810.96/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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