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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 322.41 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 322.41 and 178.88 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 322.41 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/322.41 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 322.41 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 57,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,671.76/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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