Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 323.39 and 178.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234.12, 323.39 and 178.74 is: 246.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234.12 : 323.39 = 178.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234.12/323.39 = 178.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234.12x = 323.39 × 178.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234.12x = 57,803.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,803.18/234.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246.89
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