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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 323.35 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 323.35 and 176.01 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 323.35 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/323.35 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 323.35 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 56,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912.83/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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