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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 322.40 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 322.40 and 178.92 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 322.40 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/322.40 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 322.40 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 57,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,683.81/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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