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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.35, 323.40 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.35, 323.40 and 129.44 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.35 : 323.40 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.35/323.40 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.35x = 323.40 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.35x = 41,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,860.90/234.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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