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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 351.57 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 351.57 and 176.60 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 351.57 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/351.57 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 351.57 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 62,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,088.80/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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