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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 322.74 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 322.74 and 178.97 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 322.74 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/322.74 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 322.74 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 57,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759.16/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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