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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 351.20 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 351.20 and 179.39 is: 269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 351.20 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/351.20 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 351.20 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 62,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,999.12/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.07

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