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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 350.85 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 350.85 and 176.59 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 350.85 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/350.85 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 350.85 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 61,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954.85/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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