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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 322.70 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 322.70 and 178.84 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 322.70 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/322.70 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 322.70 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 57,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,711.67/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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