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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.29 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.29 and 129.35 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.29 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.29 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.29 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 41,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,815.95/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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