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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 323.08 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 323.08 and 178.98 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 323.08 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/323.08 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 323.08 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 57,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,824.86/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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