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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 323.16 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 323.16 and 176 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 323.16 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/323.16 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 323.16 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 56,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,876.16/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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