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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 323.04 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 323.04 and 178.82 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 323.04 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/323.04 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 323.04 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 57,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,766.01/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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