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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 322.92 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 322.92 and 176.04 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 322.92 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/322.92 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 322.92 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 56,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,846.84/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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