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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 323.18 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 323.18 and 130.69 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 323.18 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/323.18 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 323.18 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 42,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235.91/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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