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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.18 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.18 and 129.28 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.18 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.18 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.18 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 41,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779.82/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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