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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 350.58 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 350.58 and 176.09 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 350.58 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/350.58 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 350.58 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 61,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,733.63/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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